John A. Moorehead American football player

John Alston Moorehead (February 19, 1882 – August 18, 1931) was a college football head coach for Western University of Pennsylvania (now the University of Pittsburgh) during the 1907 and 1908 seasons. He applied for the coaching job after being cut off by his father for eloping with his mother's French maid. Prior to coaching at Pittsburgh, Moorehead played halfback while attending Yale University. He graduated from the school in 1904.Some historical records from refer to him as John A. Moorhead and as James A. Moorehead. He was also referred to as "Jim".

Personal facts

Birth date	February 19, 1882
Birth place	Pennsylvania , Sharpsburg Pennsylvania , United States
Date of death	August 18, 1931
Place of death	Sewickley Pennsylvania , United States